Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

Shift Lock Solenoid (N110)

Removing






- Move the selector lever into "P".

- Remove the multimedia system control head (E380).

- Remove the front ashtray.

- Loosen the nuts - 1, 3, 5 and 6 - a few turns but do not remove them completely.






• This lowers the shift mechanism function unit slightly for better accessibility.

The shift mechanism can be destroyed by broken clips, tabs or other objects.

• Make sure no components or other objects fall into the shift mechanism. The shift mechanism must be replaced if that happens.

- Open the retaining tabs - 2 and 3 - in the direction of the - arrow -, slightly raise the front of the sealing cap - A - and hold it in that position.






• This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

- Open the upper tab - 1 - in direction of the - arrow - above the bracket - B - and remove the cap - A -.

- Disconnect the electrical connector on the shift lock solenoid.






- Push the hook - A - in the direction of the - arrow - and hold it in this position.

• Replace the selector mechanism function unit if any of the hooks - A - are broken off.

- Tilt the shift lock solenoid in the direction of the - arrow - so that the ball head - 1 - comes out of the lever on the selector mechanism.






- Remove the shift lock solenoid.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Overview ] Selector Mechanism Overview.

- Turn the ball head - 1 - into the correct installed position.

- Install the shift lock solenoid at an angle into the selector mechanism and then tilt it opposite the direction of the - arrow -.

• The ball head - 1 - must engage completely in the operating lever on shift mechanism. Press it down using a small screwdriver if necessary.






- Attach the shift lock solenoid to the hook - A -.

- Position the cover - A - over the shift lock solenoid and carefully lock it in - 1 through 3 -.






- Connect the electrical connectors.

- Check the shift mechanism function before completing assembly. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Procedures.

- Install the front ashtray.

- Install the multimedia system control head.